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Sailing Great Lakes - Alpina to Grand Island Michigan - Practical Dreams
In this video we visit a shipwreak museum in Alpina Michigan then get underway headed to the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie. On the other side we are finally in Lake Superior and are met with some heavy weather. This video ends with us making it to Grand Island Michigan.
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Motorsail Upbound From Lake Erie to Lake Huron - Great Lakes Sailing- Practical Dreams
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In this video we mostly motor our sailboat from Lake Erie to Lake Huron via the Detroit River and Lake St Clair. Music Credits: TH-cam Music Epidemic Sound
Sailing Lake Erie - Pelee Island to the mouth of the Detroit River - Practical Dreams
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In this video we start of anchored near Pelee Island and sail our Gulfstar 40 to the mouth of the Detroit River. This is the last video of us sailing Lake Erie Music Credits: TH-cam Music Epidemic Sound
Crossing Lake Erie - Great Lakes Sailing - Practical Dreams
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In this video Morgan, Moosely and I sail and motorsail our Gulfstar 40 sailboat across Lake Erie. Weather is calm but at times squally. Music Credits: TH-cam Music Epidemic Sound
Upbound Transit of the Welland Canal (mostly time-lapse)
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Join us for an upbound trip via the Welland Canal. Most of this video is just a time-lapse. Music Credits: TH-cam Music Epidemic Sound
Sailing 1000 Islands (Lake Ontario) and a visit to Singer Castle
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In this video we sail 1000 Islands and Lake Ontario. We also take a tour of Singer Castle. Music Credits: TH-cam Music Dowloads Epidemic Sound
Taking Our Boat Up The Locks From Montreal.
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In this video we meet up with our friend Eric in Montreal, Quebec Canada to give us a hand through the locks. This video keeps it pretty short and sweet. I just hope it helps give you an idea of what its like to experience taking a boat up river via a lock system. Music Credits: Epidemic Sound TH-cam Music Downloads
The Saint Lawrence River Can Get F*CKED, Sailing Up River, The Wrong Way To Go About Rivers
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Our most intense video yet. We have a hell of a hard time getting our Gulfstar 40 to sail up river against tide and wind. Its a battle between us and the Saint Lawrence river. Music Credits: TH-cam Music Epidemic Sound
Visit of Mingan National Park and a sail to Tadoussac Marina, Saguenay River, Quebec Canada
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In this video we pull a mooring at Mingan National park and go ashore to see interesting monoliths. Then we head back out to sail our 1977 Gulfstar 40 to Tadoussac Marina to fuel up. You know... normal sailboat stuff. Music Credits: TH-cam Music Epidemic Sound
Leaving Newfoundland Bound For The Saint Lawrence Seaway - Practical Dreams
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In this video we conclude our Newfoundland Trip. We hike on sore legs and I'm sure there is a bit of sailing involved. Music Credits: Epidemic Sound TH-cam Music
Sailing Newfoundland - From Corner Brook to Gros Morne National Park
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In this video we reprovision in Corner Brook then sail to Gros Morne National park, Newfoundland. With a stop along the way in Woods Island Cove. We also take on the challenging climb of Mt. Gros Morne. Music Credits: Epidemic Sound TH-cam Music
Sailing Newfoundland - Leaving St. George's Bay to climb a mountain in Lark Harbor
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In this video the Practical Dreams Team leaves Sandy Point in St. George's Bay and heads up to Lark Harbor for a hike. We finish this video by arriving in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Lots of fun and lots of different weather to sail our Gulfstar 40 in. Music credits: Epidemic Sound TH-cam Music
Leaving Nova Scotia, Sailing to Newfoundland - Practical Dreams
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In this video Morgan, Moosley a I sail from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and head to Sandy Point in Saint George's Bay, Newfoundland aboard our 1977 Gulfstar 40. Music Credits: Epidemic Sound TH-cam Music
Sailing Nova Scotia - Out Bras d'Or Lakes and Up to Cape Breton Highlands - Practical Dreams
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In this video Morgan, Moosely and I get underway aboard our Gulfstar 40 sailboat. We head out of the Bras d'Or Lakes and up to Cape Breton Highlands. Once there we head out for a beautiful bike ride. This is our last stop in Nova Scotia. Music is from TH-cam Music Downloads and Epidemic Sound
Sailing Nova Scotia - Bras d'Or Lakes - Plus the Alexander Graham Bell Museum - Practical Dreams
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In this video Morgan Moosely and I take you along for a very sporty sail in the Bras d'Or Lakes. These lakes are a lovely place to sail in the heart of Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. We reef down traumeri our 1977 Gulfstar 40 sailboat in the flat sea and strong wind. Then towards the end of the video we switch gears and go ashore to visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck. Music is...
Practical Dreams - Sailing Nova Scotia - Island hop North East to Bras d'Or Lakes. Part 2 of 2
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Practical Dreams - Sailing Nova Scotia - Island hop North East to Bras d'Or Lakes. Part 2 of 2
Sailing From Lunenberg To Bras d'Or Lakes Part 1
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Sailing From Lunenberg To Bras d'Or Lakes Part 1
Sailing Nova Scotia - Shelburne to Lunenburg - Practical Dreams
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Sailing Nova Scotia - Shelburne to Lunenburg - Practical Dreams
Leaving Maine, Bound For Shelburne Nova Scotia - Practical Dreams - Maine - Nova Scotia
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Leaving Maine, Bound For Shelburne Nova Scotia - Practical Dreams - Maine - Nova Scotia
The Prettiest Little Village in Maine - Practical Dreams - Sailing in Maine
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The Prettiest Little Village in Maine - Practical Dreams - Sailing in Maine
At anchor behind lower Hell's Gate - Practical Dreams - Sailing in Maine
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At anchor behind lower Hell's Gate - Practical Dreams - Sailing in Maine
Shakedown Sail - Sailing in Maine - Practical Dreams
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Shakedown Sail - Sailing in Maine - Practical Dreams
Cover Comes Off! Winter Is Over! Practical Dreams - Maine
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Cover Comes Off! Winter Is Over! Practical Dreams - Maine
Winter Living Aboard our Sailboat in Maine - Practical Dreams
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Winter Living Aboard our Sailboat in Maine - Practical Dreams
Haul out-Practical Dreams-Fall/Winter in Maine
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Haul out-Practical Dreams-Fall/Winter in Maine
Our Last Sailing Video From Our 2020 Voyage - Sailing in Maine - Practical Dreams
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Our Last Sailing Video From Our 2020 Voyage - Sailing in Maine - Practical Dreams
Hurrincane Island Hike - Sailing in Maine - Practical Dreams
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Hurrincane Island Hike - Sailing in Maine - Practical Dreams
New tattoos and a Haunted Island - Sailing in Maine - Practical Dreams
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New tattoos and a Haunted Island - Sailing in Maine - Practical Dreams
17 easy to forget items that we are glad we have aboard our cruising sailboat
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17 easy to forget items that we are glad we have aboard our cruising sailboat
Remember the WISHY CRUISE BYE', he came out of retirement, so Dwayne could take aunt Jackie on the wishy cruise.
What was the starting point and where where you finishing?
Where’s home?
Hi, we met you at Kidston Island , Baddeck last summer. There was three boats together at the beach and your beautiful and curious kitty explored all three. We talked for a bit about your quest. Came across you on TH-cam and now are following you. Best of luck and safe travels where ever you may go.
Which point did you leave from ns. How long did it take for that passage?
You know the best thing about having a bout !!!? ,, buying the boat and selling the boat
Looks like a family member of mine ,, bazansons
I love the content, but it seems like one of you doesn't want to 'be here" ... so let them not be there if you can. (If I'm reading the situation correctly).
OMG the girl loox depressed after only this small overnight passage. Hope the boy notice it and becomes less selfish
Dude, your lady sailor is a keeper... Good instincts..👍
Really nice!
I can hear the nesting terns disturbed by you and the cat. The wading birds are ALL in steep decline because people don’t hear, understand, and respect the alarm calls of these sensitive nesting birds. Flushing is for toilets. Know what to look for and listen for. Mosquitos are THE indicator of a healthy ecology. Our lack of tolerance for inconvenience is the ruination of the planet. Further, look into the number of diseases and parasites that can be passed from the feces of pets moved all over the world to wildlife and decimating the populations of wildlife. It is sad how ignorant people are. Life without our beloved pets IS hard, but they have no business being out there in some of the few pristine places left on the planet. Please…. It is not all about us and our enjoyment if what we enjoy cannot survive our visit.
Are you from maine?
@@Mme.Swisstella We're not from Maine originally, but lived there for 10 years. We departed for this trip from our last home in Georgetown, Maine.
Sure would help those (like me!) who will sail there soon to SEA where you drop the hook on a chart, which you can show briefly so we can locate the areas.
Loved sailing that area, beautiful
Love your work here! What's the make and model of your boat?
Great video . I have done the Erie Canal 4 times , they have some floating bollards in there as well. Good thing about the Seaway , you can keep your mast up , pita when it on the deck .
That is Seal Island bridge, and the mountain to your left is Kelly’s Mountain. Keep an eye out for whales all through there. Edit. Just saw the date.
Gee, you went right by our place on your bikes! Nice if you to visit!
Thanks 4 the "heads up' of the conditions .Ive had many conversations with fellow sailors out of Toronto and they all agree on these brutal conditions.IF goingsouth the ICW is the best.Whats the deal with brigging the cat along?..respectfully.
Can you tip a sail boat over? lol looks scary
Awesome man I’m in Glovertown Newfoundland we have a marina here great spot
You have got to stop in Port Mouton Bay and check out Carters Beach there is anchorages right off the beach!
I keep my SH VHF clipped to my Mustang. If I go overboard and my wife is below I’ll be able to call her on the radio. It also has a light beacon for night in case the one on my Mustang doesn’t work.
Epic vid. I really enjoyed this one. Glad you found the current atlas. Most sailors don’t know that such things exist.
It’s pronounced Morn, as in Morning, not moraine. I feel like the Newfoundland language police. Nice vid though. NL raspberries are the BOMB!!!
It’s Bay St. George, not St Georges Bay. I live on its shores. It’s Pronounced NewFinLAND, rhymes with Understand It’s the GULF of St Lawrence. Lark Harbour, not cove. Criticism aside, I enjoyed the vid..nice to see my home on TH-cam.
Indeed. Everything you mentioned I have on my C&C 30. Watched your videos over past week or so...nice job. Morgan reminds me of my wife, only my wife doesn't touch a thing except cook. There are times my wife IS NOT playing anymore. If I don't sail in fog I'll be tied up wondering where the summer went...so there's lots of that shit. Lol. You channel is a good watch!
awesome
Awesome "2025 Gung Ho"
Awesome stuff.
awesome
709 subscribers? Lol funny. That's newfunlands phone area code.
Hey from Christine and Milo (met ya in Newfoundland) 😊. Just watched the last of your videos and glad to see you guys made it safely.
Newfoundland people are the salt of the earth very friendly and outgoing. Nova Scotia Halifax.
Great channel. Will you be back this season?
Shame on the south shore Lunenberg group that were so unhospital to you on your visit there. That was so unfriendly indeed. I am a Cape Bretoner , & that is not characteristic of our province and people . ( but there is no telling of certain little areas I guess.) Not cool at all. You will have better experience as you go north east to Orher coastal areas I am sure. We are welcoming people. Enjoy your trip. & thank you for coming to our play ground . .
Cape Breton author Silver Donald Cameron wrote one of his books about sailing from Cape Breton to Florida. It is called Sailing Away From Winter. In it he states that Lunenburg was the most unwelcoming and most unfriendly stop of the entire trip.
You'll know you're not in the Bahamas when you go into the water. Freezing cold most of the year.
Think you could spell Cape Breton correctly on your video thumbnail?
She’s a hard worker
In go nish
I live in the bay st. Geoge area. Never been on sandy point though. Many times at black bank which is the sandy beach near sandy point.
Loving the vid(s). One of my top goals is to set off from Bronte Oakville where I live now and make it to Corner Brook then north to southern Labrador coast. I spent my youth in both these parts so it would be an unreal experience.
Hey guys, what’s the max mast height? I would like to purchase a sailboat up on Lake Michigan and bring it through the great lakes and up the St.Lawrence seaway and down the East Coast of the United States
Crazy question from a Mainer who should know better. Looking to get 28'. Where do I even dock it? How do I go about finding who'll let me? And what's a good price? Penobscot bay. Thanks. I
Hey Nate! I don't have a great line on what marinas have openings. Best advice I can give is to Google marinas that meet the criteria of being close to your home and in an area you are interested to sail in. Then give them a call to inquire about price and availability. Another factor to consider is if you want to be dockside or out on a mooring. Dockside is more expensive, but you can plug in for power. Mooring is nice because it's quick and easy to go out for a sail without bothering with dock lines or fenders. But you would need a dinghy to get back and forth to your boat. Marina prices are typically charged by the foot. So a 28' boat shouldn't be crazy expensive but I wouldn't want to quote you a price because it can vary so much from one marina to another. Most people will keep there boat at a "home" marina that you can establish a good relationship with. Then just take there boat out for day sails. Then occasionally going out for a more extended sailing vacation. While out on a long sail just drop anchor in a cove for the night and skip any marina fees. If you do need to pull into a marina, then call ahead and make arrangements. Hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching my video.
Luring on your entry form to the US will be problematic for you. Is it really worth the hassle to lie vs just eating the $30 fruit/veggie supply. I assure you the fine will be way more than just buying more later.
I was mostly making a joke. The conversation with the customs officer was like "are you sure you have vegetables on board?..... because if you do, we will have to board you.... so think about it for a second.... now are you sure you have vegetables...." basically asking me to lie without asking me.
And to think back in the day the Meeicans told Quebec that they will never be able to accomplish building the saint Lawrence seaway and its lock system. I guess because they weren't able to, .
Did your trip back in 95 no GPS etc back then, charts and radar. The Saguenay river being very cold running into the saint Lawrence being extremely deep , creates its own weather patterns in the area. We went through the beginning of August,we had hail storms, then heavy fog etc etc. yes the current changed on us , we had to wait till the next day. Then massive Freightliners in the channel,eso😅 when you get in the narrow. It is extremely dangerous trying to get into the narrow openings through the break walls into a marina, especially with 5 knots of current. The wind's tides funnel through the channel. I'm surprised you don't have a life jacket on your cat. We had two cats , one hated sailing at any point he could jump ship he tried, the other was nicknamed , Popeye, he was a daredevil, he'd walk the tie rail, bowsprit in gale force winds. . It's a sin not to stop in Quebec City, we spent a week, absolutely fantastic. Under the Jacque Cartier bridge my throttle leaver wasn't able to go over 1200 rpms not realizing after a 1/2 hour we were sitting at the same spot as the current raced by us, giving us the impression we were just cruising forward. Until we noticed nothing was changing much on land.
Thanks for sharing! That was a hell of a challenging trip for us even being glued to my chartplotter screen. Moosely does scare us sometimes. But a vast majority or the time he stays low and safe.
Cool, I was Deck Crew on Theo that day. Thanks for helping with the lines. Yes, it was one hot day 🇨🇦
Nice! Glad you found my channel. I haven't made any videos for a while. I'm not even sure I'm going to. I'm at my new job on a great lakes cargo ship and to be honest, I haven't been in the mindset to make videos. I hope you are doing well. Great to hear from you.
Im wondering when you were around Pelee Island? As we got caught in a big storm in late August 2023( in our 26 Tanzer)